Self-Drive: Rockies Western Canada Explorer

7 Days /  6 Nights

Self-Drive: Rockies Western Canada Explorer

7 Days / 6 Nights
Departures: August - December 2023

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Self-Drive Adventure

Departure city: Vancouver, Canada
End city: Vancouver, Canada

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Embark on an exciting 7-day self-drive tour around the spectacular highlights of Western Canada! Our convenient itinerary will take you through some fantastic sightseeing, from waterfalls, ski resorts, small towns, wineries and more. You'll have a full free day in Banff to explore its beautiful lakes and township before you begin your drive back to Vancouver.

Trip

Highlights

  • Marvel at unforgettable landscapes, waterfalls and a ski resort
  • Explore local towns and a winery along the way
  • Visit two of the most photographed lakes in Canada near Banff
Trip

Inclusions

accommodation style
6 Nights Accommodation
budget hotels
Meals
3 Breakfasts
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Extras
Admission fees to Sun Peaks Sightseeing Chairlift and Sulphur Mountain Gondola
Guide
This is a self-drive tour
  • Car rental (we can arrange car rental for you - ask us for a price)
  • Sales tax
  • Parking charges
  • National Park entrance fee
  • All other meals not indicated as being included in the package
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Trip

Itinerary

Departure Time: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00 hrs

 

Explore the area around Whistler

 

Explore your way from Vancouver to Whistler. This is a short 2-hour drive with many fantastic sightseeing options. These include Shannon Falls and Brandywine Falls and the town of Squamish before arriving in Whistler. There are a plethora of activities that you can partake in and around Whistler.

Discover Sun Peaks ski resort

 

Today you will travel from Whistler to Sun Peaks. Sun Peaks is another famous ski resort in the winter and in the summer it is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails and the spectacular alpine wildflowers. On the way to Sun Peaks, we recommend a stop in the town of Kamloops for lunch, and wine tasting at one of the famous wineries that the Okanagan is renowned for.

Explore Jasper

 

Today you will travel to Jasper with many scenic stops on the way. These include the Spahats Falls in Wells Gray National Park and Mount Robson. Tonight explore the town of Jasper and enjoy dinner with many great options to choose from. We also recommend a visit to the Jasper Planetarium.

Visit Icefields Parkway

 

Visit Maligne Lake and the Icefields Parkway today. It is highly recommended that you stop at the Athabasca Glacier and join the Ice Explorer. You will also get your first taste of the turquoise lakes of the Rockies before departing for Banff where you will stay for two nights.

Free day in Banff

 

Enjoy a day at leisure in the Town of Banff. There are a number of attractions in Banff that you can see, including the Banff Gondola. We can also assist in booking some of the amazing activities in and around the town of Banff.

Visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

 

Today is a day full of beautiful lakes! You will be able to explore the beautiful Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, two of the most photographed lakes in Canada. You will stay overnight in a beautiful mountain resort in Revelstoke.

After checking drive back to Vancouver.

7 Day Self-Drive: Rockies Western Canada Explorer Map

Additional Information

Safety is our primary concern. Please note that on some tours, it may be necessary to modify the itinerary due to weather and/or road conditions. If so, we will endeavour to add other sights and activities to replace those omitted.

Terms and conditions apply.  Subject to change and availability.  Prices are per person twin share and subject to currency fluctuation. (ba)